News

NSW Taxi Council CEO Roy Wakelin-King has praised one of the NSW Taxi Industry’s finest taxi drivers, who was formally recognised by NSW Ambulance with a prestigious ‘Saviour Award’ in Western Sydney this morning.

On an otherwise regular day’s work in May 2014, taxi driver Nick Abrahim’s quick thinking and selfless actions were critical in saving the life of truck driver Neville Whitehead, who was suffering cardiac arrest behind the wheel.

Nick and another bystander pulled Mr Whitehead out of his vehicle before Nick began administering CPR which provided Mr Whitehead with the best chance of survival before paramedics arrived on the scene.

“Nick’s selfless actions undoubtedly contributed to saving Mr Whitehead’s life and we are pleased his quick thinking and calmness under pressure has been formally recognised,” Mr Wakelin-King said.

“On behalf of the entire NSW Taxi Industry, I would like to congratulate Nick on receiving this award. “He is an outstanding credit to the NSW Taxi Industry.”